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Comparing GitHub Links for Confluence and GitHub Macros for Confluence

August 24, 2023
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GitHub and Atlassian Confluence are both very powerful tools for teams to successfully deliver project whether they are feature updates or new products entirely. As stand alone, these two are amazing but also Integrating GitHub with Confluence brings valuable collaboration and documentation capabilities to teams.

Two popular solutions in this space are GitHub Links for Confluence and GitHub Macros for Confluence. In this post, we will compare these two offerings, focusing on subscription pricing and key features. By understanding their differences, you can make an informed decision when selecting the right integration for your GitHub and Confluence workflow.

Both solutions provide valuable integration capabilities between GitHub and Confluence, enabling efficient collaboration and documentation workflows.

GitHub Links for Confluence emphasises seamless linking, customisation, real-time updates, and cross-platform support. On the other hand, GitHub Macros for Confluence focuses on code embedding, pull request visualisation, repository information, version control, and flexible configuration options.

By evaluating your team's requirements and considering the subscription price and key features of each solution, you can make an informed decision that enhances your GitHub and Confluence integration experience.

You can get a head start with a 30-day free trial on GitHub Links for Confluence from the Atlassian marketplace here.

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